Knowledge
of the three cosmic qualities or Gunas, namely, Sattwa, Rajas and Tamas is now
given through this discourse. The knowledge of these three Gunas, which hold
the entire universe and all creatures under their sway, is of vital importance
to each and everyone for their progress and happiness in life. Without this
knowledge one will be forever bound by sorrow. In this knowledge we have the
secret of success in worldly life as well as in spiritual life. Therefore, one
should acquire this precious knowledge.
Lord
Krishna reveals that these three qualities compose the Cosmic Nature. This
Cosmic Nature is the primal source and origin of the entire creation and all
things in it. Hence all things created are subject to their influence and
irresistible power. The individual soul also is bound to the body by these
three qualities present in Cosmic Nature. The Supreme Being brings about
creation through the help of His Prakriti (Nature) endowed with these threefold
qualities.
The
highest of the three qualities is Sattwa. It is pure. It brings about
happiness, wisdom and also illumination. The second quality of Rajas gives rise
to passion manifested by intense attachment and greed. It causes sorrow and
suffering. The third, termed Tamas, is the worst of all. It arises due to
ignorance and results in darkness, lethargy and delusion.
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